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Epiphone EJ200 Jumbo Acoustic Guitar
Gold hardware. Binding. 25.5 inch scale. Maple neck. Spruce top.
"Mark Allen"
Feature:
Great sunburst finish (although some black outlining on the seams was not perfect), high quality tuners - would have preferred better quality bridge pins, but, I can change these anytine. There appear to be some rumours going around about the natural finish having a solid spruce top. I have contacted Epiphone directly and they have confirmed to me that THE NATURAL DOES NOT HAVE A SOLID SPRUCE TOP. 'Love or hate' big, fancy moustache bridge - I love it.
Quality:
Would have preferred a solid spruce top, but, for the price no complaints at all on quality. Gold plating will likely wear off the tuners some time.
Value:
Simply outstanding. Where else can you get a guitar that built to this standard and this beatiful for less that £250.00?
Desirability:
The syling is quite controversial - some people's immediate impression might be that this is a Country and Western guitar. That's just not the case - it's a beautiful, great sounding, great value versatile guitar. If the Gibson version is good enough for Pete Townsend then this Epiphone version is more than good enough for me.
Sound:
Really nice warm, clear sound for picking and a room filling, full bodied sound for strumming. Can't complain for the money.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to play, no buzzing, great tuners for quickly getting in and out of open tunings.
Support:
Epiphone responded on the same day concerning my query above. I have only just acquired the guitar and it's in excellent order - no warranty issues.
Overall:
I can't see me changing the EJ-200 in a hurry - for less that £250.00 this guitar ticks all the boxes and more. Buy it, play it and even if you can't play the guitar buy one anyway... just to admire the looks.
Great sunburst finish (although some black outlining on the seams was not perfect), high quality tuners - would have preferred better quality bridge pins, but, I can change these anytine. There appear to be some rumours going around about the natural finish having a solid spruce top. I have contacted Epiphone directly and they have confirmed to me that THE NATURAL DOES NOT HAVE A SOLID SPRUCE TOP. 'Love or hate' big, fancy moustache bridge - I love it.
Quality:
Would have preferred a solid spruce top, but, for the price no complaints at all on quality. Gold plating will likely wear off the tuners some time.
Value:
Simply outstanding. Where else can you get a guitar that built to this standard and this beatiful for less that £250.00?
Desirability:
The syling is quite controversial - some people's immediate impression might be that this is a Country and Western guitar. That's just not the case - it's a beautiful, great sounding, great value versatile guitar. If the Gibson version is good enough for Pete Townsend then this Epiphone version is more than good enough for me.
Sound:
Really nice warm, clear sound for picking and a room filling, full bodied sound for strumming. Can't complain for the money.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to play, no buzzing, great tuners for quickly getting in and out of open tunings.
Support:
Epiphone responded on the same day concerning my query above. I have only just acquired the guitar and it's in excellent order - no warranty issues.
Overall:
I can't see me changing the EJ-200 in a hurry - for less that £250.00 this guitar ticks all the boxes and more. Buy it, play it and even if you can't play the guitar buy one anyway... just to admire the looks.
"Stunned by this Epiphone!!"
Feature:
Not an expert, but again for the money, the construction seems fantastic and durable. Because this does not have a made in America sticker on it has nothing to do with the sound or overall construction of the guitar, only bragging points about having something from Montana vs. Korea which is not yet recognized in the guitar industry. If I sit the Gibson J-200 next to the Epiphone, it is hard to tell them apart. It is advisable to change the strings and spend another 40 bucks to get a professional overhaul to match your style however - Easy to do since you just saved about 3,000 dollars to get a guitar in the same range as a J-200. Lastly, Maple is maple - it`s powerful and crisp and the wood on the epiphone is the same as the Gibson. If you want volume and power, maple is your wood.
Quality:
Quality seems great - no glue marks, spotless finish, nice clean laminate maple. I rate this only at 8 since I have owned my Epiphone for less than a few months and it is not time-tested. I expect that not only will it stand the test, but once it breaks in further the sound should only improve.
Value:
This product is worth more than the selling price if you compare it with other maple Jumbos in the market. I just spent the last two months comparing every major brand guitar in the jumbo and dreadnaught range I could get my hands on and scouring the internet. I almost felt guilty for liking this guitar so much - it sounds too good for the price and doesn`t carry the fancy name - Either Epiphone is offering a best kept secret or the Guitar market is 5-8 times overpriced.
Desirability:
Sexy as they come - Chris Isaak`s favorite guitar is a J-200....need I say more? I prefer the natural wood to the black and sunburst though - it has a clean look to it accentuated with the black pickguard. Sex appeal shouldn`t matter to a good guitarist, but there is no shame to strum this guitar in front of the mirror and pretend 25,000 people are looking back at you.
Sound:
The sound on this guitar is stunning for the price. It pulls really well in the low and high end with heavy strumming and rings like a Gibson J-200 (which I also own). There is a deeper mellow sound to the Gibson but the Epiphone is brighter and much easier to play, whereas the Gibson seems a little muted in comparison. It is a great guitar for alternative rock and folk music with strong strumming styles.
Support:
No experience with support, but the comfort of a life-time guarantee lets me know that if I need to, I have a right to service on the product indefinitely.
Overall:
Again, time will tell, but currently I can`t see finding a better sounding guitar or a guitar with more value anywhere near this price range. Finding this Epiphone was a good lesson in not following the trend of going with the big names - play it - listen to it - compare it to other big name Jumbos and then look around to see if it`s really alright to pay this little money for such an accoustic beast and use some of the money you saved to celebrate an awesome purchase.
Not an expert, but again for the money, the construction seems fantastic and durable. Because this does not have a made in America sticker on it has nothing to do with the sound or overall construction of the guitar, only bragging points about having something from Montana vs. Korea which is not yet recognized in the guitar industry. If I sit the Gibson J-200 next to the Epiphone, it is hard to tell them apart. It is advisable to change the strings and spend another 40 bucks to get a professional overhaul to match your style however - Easy to do since you just saved about 3,000 dollars to get a guitar in the same range as a J-200. Lastly, Maple is maple - it`s powerful and crisp and the wood on the epiphone is the same as the Gibson. If you want volume and power, maple is your wood.
Quality:
Quality seems great - no glue marks, spotless finish, nice clean laminate maple. I rate this only at 8 since I have owned my Epiphone for less than a few months and it is not time-tested. I expect that not only will it stand the test, but once it breaks in further the sound should only improve.
Value:
This product is worth more than the selling price if you compare it with other maple Jumbos in the market. I just spent the last two months comparing every major brand guitar in the jumbo and dreadnaught range I could get my hands on and scouring the internet. I almost felt guilty for liking this guitar so much - it sounds too good for the price and doesn`t carry the fancy name - Either Epiphone is offering a best kept secret or the Guitar market is 5-8 times overpriced.
Desirability:
Sexy as they come - Chris Isaak`s favorite guitar is a J-200....need I say more? I prefer the natural wood to the black and sunburst though - it has a clean look to it accentuated with the black pickguard. Sex appeal shouldn`t matter to a good guitarist, but there is no shame to strum this guitar in front of the mirror and pretend 25,000 people are looking back at you.
Sound:
The sound on this guitar is stunning for the price. It pulls really well in the low and high end with heavy strumming and rings like a Gibson J-200 (which I also own). There is a deeper mellow sound to the Gibson but the Epiphone is brighter and much easier to play, whereas the Gibson seems a little muted in comparison. It is a great guitar for alternative rock and folk music with strong strumming styles.
Support:
No experience with support, but the comfort of a life-time guarantee lets me know that if I need to, I have a right to service on the product indefinitely.
Overall:
Again, time will tell, but currently I can`t see finding a better sounding guitar or a guitar with more value anywhere near this price range. Finding this Epiphone was a good lesson in not following the trend of going with the big names - play it - listen to it - compare it to other big name Jumbos and then look around to see if it`s really alright to pay this little money for such an accoustic beast and use some of the money you saved to celebrate an awesome purchase.
"Great guitar for the money"
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Feature:really a sharp looking guitar. nice appointments and binding and fret work are actually much better than my Epiphone SG Custom. i wish my SG had just as a nice a finish as this guitar. very sturdy, strong guitar. feels like it will last a long time and take a good beating if you travel a lot.
Quality:
seems to be really well put together and finished. had some small minor surface haze in a couple spots on my ebony finished guitar. i am sure the natural finishes wouldn't even show these small blemishes though. black is really tough to keep clean and to keep from scratching.
Value:
pretty good perceived value due to the name, looks and quality.
Desirability:
sex appeal is quite high...one of my deciding factors. to look for a guitar that would be eye catching and still sound and play really well. epiphone typically fits meets this requirement pretty well.
Sound:
immediately changed the strings out for Gibson J200 50/11 set and really improved the mid and high end range of guitar. nice warm bassy low end and not shrill high end makes it an overall very good sounding guitar.
Support:
only emailed the company one time about an electric guitar and received fast response. had to take my electric epiphone in for a switch replacement, but the lifetime warranty helps me relax on this one.
Overall:
would have prefered to have electronics on board as stock equipment for this price range, and to have the action pre-set a little lower.
"GREAT value, Great Guitar"
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Feature:There really arent many necessary features for a good sounding acoustic guitar. I like that the tuning machines are Grover - well designed and sturdy. The pearl inlays are an excellent addition, especially since you wouldn't expect such fine detail in this price range.
Quality:
For the money you cannot find a better made guitar on the market.
Value:
Again, the best value on the market for an acoutic guitar.
Desirability:
Guitar is gorgeous.
Sound:
This guitar sounds great, there is no question about it. For this price range it is the best on the market. Some $4,000 acoustics may sound better - but the EJ-200 stands up with the best of them. I tried out some Talyors and Martins in the showroom and the EJ-200 was right on par.
Ease of Use:
I love this guitar, but the body is a bit larger than a standard sized acoustic. Takes a little getting used to, but well worth it. The jumbo body actually makes this a very unique instrument.
Support:
haven't had the need for support.
Overall:
Bottom line - you can't go wrong with the EJ-200 Now everyone can afford a gorgeous, well-made, great sounding acoustic.
"Best value in the Jumbo market if not the entire guitar world."
Quality:
Never owned a j200 but it couldn't be much nicer. From my experience having played them I don't see $3000.00 difference.
Value:
The best guitar for the money I've ever seen.
Desirability:
I'm a big guy, so this guitar looks better than the others I've owned that look like a ukulele on the big guy.
Sound:
I am a working musician on a cruise ship. So my guitars have to be ready at all times, five shows, five days a week. The EJ200 has never let me down. Durable, great sound,and great looks.
Ease of Use:
Best guitar neck of my life. Chords are smooth as silk. No buzzing, I hate buzzing!!!
Never owned a j200 but it couldn't be much nicer. From my experience having played them I don't see $3000.00 difference.
Value:
The best guitar for the money I've ever seen.
Desirability:
I'm a big guy, so this guitar looks better than the others I've owned that look like a ukulele on the big guy.
Sound:
I am a working musician on a cruise ship. So my guitars have to be ready at all times, five shows, five days a week. The EJ200 has never let me down. Durable, great sound,and great looks.
Ease of Use:
Best guitar neck of my life. Chords are smooth as silk. No buzzing, I hate buzzing!!!
"3rd times a charm!"
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Feature:I have the black model. I love the vine on the pick guard and love the moustache bridge. I would prefer a black pick guard over tortoise shell though. Gold tuners are nice as well. Only negative is i wish they offered this model with electronics. I'm not much into the cut away style.
Quality:
Only found a few minor cosmetic blemishes.(visible glue by the sound hole). Other than that seems well made.
Value:
I think this guitar is a great value. I have always wanted a black jumbo guitar and can't afford a high end guitar right now. This was a great option.
Desirability:
I love the visual appearance of this guitar. Especially the black with the vine design on the pick guard, mustache bridge, and gold tuners.
Sound:
Sound is very good for strumming and picking. No buzzing. Sounds great played at high volumes and low picking/strumming.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to play. No buzzing. Easy to tune and stays in tune.
Support:
Unfortunatly, this review is on the 3rd EJ200 that I received. The first one had some assembly defects and the second one had a defective nut. That being said......I contacted zZounds about the first defect and they took care of the problem right away. For the second defect I contacted Gibson directly and they also took care of the problem right away. Both companies were very friendly and helpful. They replaced both guitars and this third guitar is night and day from the other two. I am very satisfied with my guitar and how I was treated by zZounds and Gibson customer support. The only negative with support is I had to pay the shipping to send the second guitar to Gibson.
Overall:
I am very satisfied with this guitar. I plan on playing this guitar for many years to come. Only reason to replace this guitar would be to upgrade to a Gibson or Guild.
"This was my first "real" guitar."
Didn't have too many options, just walked into the store and got the best used guitar they had. It must have been my lucky day! On first position stuff like AC/DC, if you play it like you got a pair, it blazes. Switches gears good. Looks great. Sounds great. Stays in tune. (this was something I didn't appreciate until I experimented with other "real" guitars)
"Major bang for the buck."
This acoustic can put out some serious warm sounds. Has a very deep tone that shines when recorded. Intonation is excellent all the way up the fretboard, bars nicely without fatigue. It is LARGE... a smallish player may not find it comfortable to play, but that's the tradeoff for the volume & deep tone it generates.
Finish is beautiful... when I first saw it my mouth fell open... even the faux MOP has a certain class to it ! My friends all want one after playing mine.
If you can't afford a Gibson J200, this guitar is a very nice alternative.
Finish is beautiful... when I first saw it my mouth fell open... even the faux MOP has a certain class to it ! My friends all want one after playing mine.
If you can't afford a Gibson J200, this guitar is a very nice alternative.
"This is an axcellant sounding, deep base guitar, with the rich sound that maple wood brings out."
This is the best Epiphone accoustic for the money. It is well made, beautifly finished, and great sounding. The nut width and string spacing is great for simple chording, and flat-picking. An easy playing guitar.
Epiphone EJ200 Jumbo Customer Review
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